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DA08 FGD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

154,130 mi
Last recorded154,130 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 154,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 145,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 139,009 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 136,110 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 134,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Too Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Too Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 126,148 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 116,763 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 116,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,644 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,530 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 88,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,366 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,979 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,397 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,653 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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DA08 FGD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 100,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA08 FGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA08 FGD registered?

DA08 FGD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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